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2011 Great Equestrian Vacations
Great equestrian vacations to explore for 2011!
Peru Machu Picchu Lodge to Lodge 7 days $2,950
The only Lodge to Lodge Horseback Riding Trip to Machu Picchu in Peru.
April 19-25, May 13-19, June 9-13, July 12-18, August 3-9, August 23-29, September 6-12, September 23-29, October 11-17, October 25-31, November 8-14
New Zealand Special Coast to Coast ride with small group departures Feb 9 – 15, May 4-10. 7 days $3,008.49
Other departures- March 9 - 15, April 6 - 12, Dec 7 - 13
Dream Ireland horseback riding vacations! Travel to Ireland to ride and attend the Dublin Horse Show Aug 3-7th.
Upcoming cattle round-up vacations at New Mexico Ranch February 6-11, April 3-8, May 29-June June 3, July 31-August 5, September 25-30. $1500.
Cowgirl Camp Level 1 at NM working ranch February 20-25, March 6-11, March 20-25, April 17-22, May 1-6, May 22-27, June 12-17, July 10-15, August 14-19, September 4-9, October 23-28, November 6-11. $1500.
Cowgirl Camp Level II April 24-29, May 15-20, July 24-29, October 9-14. $1500.
Sign up for the special Dressage Clinic in Spain with Olympian Rafael Soto Feb 13-20 in Spain.
Popular Irish Castle & Monastic Ruin Ride April 16- 21, May 14–19, June 11–16, July 2-7, August 20-25, September 17-22 and on request for groups.
Iceland trips kick off June 11th with the 8 day Golden Circle Ride. $2,149.
June 11 - 18, June 18 - 25, June 25 - July 2, July 2 - 9, July 9 - 16, July 16 - 23, July 23 - 30, July 30 – August 6, August 6 - 13, August 13 - 20, August 20 – 27
Capitol Reef National Park in Utah 6 days $1490. First trips of the season include May 12- Wildflowers & Springtime in the Slickrock country May 29- Petroglyphs and Pictographs on Pleasant Creek Gorge.
Utah's San Rafael Swell April 21- Wildflowers & Wildlife/Wild Horses in the Hondoo Country. April 28- Wildflowers & Wildlife/Wild Horses on Muddy River Gorge. 6 days $1490.
Australia Bush & Beach 7 days $2,800.
Feb 27-Mar 5, Mar 13-19, Apr 17-23, May 1-7, May 22-28, June 5-11, June 26-July 2, July 10-16, July 24-30, Aug 7-13, Aug 28-Sept 3, Sept 11-17, Sept 25-Oct 1,Oct 9-15, Nov 13-19
Ireland’s famous Connemara Trail 6 days $1,821.67.
April 25, May 9, May 23, June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18, Aug 1, Aug 15, Aug 29, Sept 12, Sept 26
Botswana Big Five Safari
Static Camp Departures
Jan 28 – Feb 2, Feb 9 – 17, Feb 13 – 21, Feb 17 – 25, Mar 9 – 17, Mar 14 – 22, Mar 19 – 27, Oct 24 – Nov 1, Oct 29 – Nov 6, Nov 9 – 17, Nov 13 – 21, Nov 25 – Dec 3
Moblie Departures
April 6 – 14, April 10 – 18, April 14 – 22, Sept 3 – 11, Sept 15 – 23, Sept 20 – 28, Sept 25 – Oct 10, Oct 19 – 27
$ 3,534.23 for 8 nights total
Kenya 10 night Mara Safari 11 days $7200.
Jan 2 -12, Jan 18 - 28, Feb 3 - 13, Feb 14 - 21, Feb 21 - 28, March 10 - 20, March 22 - April 1, June 17 - 27,
July 8 - 18, July 19 - 29, July 5 - 15, Aug 21 - 31, Sept 1 - 11, Oct 8 - 18, Dec 8 – 18
Gleneagles Luxury Scotland Dressage, Show Jumping & General Riding 6 days Jan 2011 through March 2011 $2,264.31
Ecuador Volcano & Haciendas equestrian vacation: 11 days Feb 9-19, March 16-26 $2450. Explore on horseback!
February 9-19, March 16-26, May 11-21, June 1-11, September 7-17, October 5-15
Mallorca Monastery Trail – 8 days in Spain
Jan 23- 30, Feb 20-27, March 20-27, April 17-24, May 1-8, June 5-12, Sept 18-25, Oct 16-23
Mallorca Island Adventure Ride 8 days- Explore the magical Spanish island of Mallorca on horseback. Trail ride to beaches, through historic villages, pine forests and bright blue bays on this island adventure ride.
Spain Coast Trails- Ride Spain's coast through a mixture of forest, beach and countryside trails.
$1,322.29 USD* (950 euro) per person
Jan. 9 - 15, Jan. 16 - 22, Jan. 30 - Feb. 5, Feb. 6 - 12, Feb. 13 - 19, Feb. 20 -26 SOLD OUT, Mar. 6 -12, Mar. 13 - 19, Nov. 13 - 19, Nov. 20 - 26, Nov. 27- Dec. 3, Dec. 11 - 17, 2011
Bulgaria’s Balkan Mountain Trail 8 days $1171.87
April 16th, April 21, April 23rd, April 30th, May 7th, May 14th, May 21st, June 4th, June 18th
Fall & Winter in Provence- Learn French, Shop & Ride
Enjoy riding, shopping, eating and living life to the fullest, French style on these fall and winter rides in Provence. Explore countryside made famous by Cezanne and author Peter Mayle. Those who wish, can combine riding with French lessons!
2011: Jan 9-15, Jan 16-22 (Special Avignon Horse Show week), Jan 23-29, Jan 30- Feb 5, Feb 6-12, Feb 13-19, Feb 20-26, Feb 27- March 5 Oct 2-8, Oct 9-15, Oct 16-22, Oct 23- 29, Nov 6-12, Nov 13-19, Nov 20-26, Nov 27- Dec 3, Dec 4-10, Dec 11-17, Dec 18-24
7 days 6 nights – 5 days of activities. Shared rooms with double or triple occupancy $1,181.13.
Inn to Inn Provence’s Perched Villages
Ride inn to inn through the pictureaque Luberon hills and historic stone villages perched high above oak forests, lavender fields, vineyards and colorful cliffs. Written about in Peter Mayle's best-selling "A Year in Provence," this is one of the most exquisite natural areas in France.
6 days 5 nights – 4 days 1/2 of riding . Shared bedrooms $1,318.95.
March 28-April 2, April 25- 30, May 2-7, May 16-21, June 13-18, Aug 28-Sept 3, Sept 12-17, Oct 3-8, Nov 7-12
South Africa 10 Day Safari Adventure
10 days/ 9 nights
2011 Low Season
Jan. 11- Feb 20, May 1- June 30, Nov. 10- Dec. 10
Adults $2,616.08
South Africa 9 day Surf & Turf
The Surf and Turf safari is designed for those who love riding, wildlife and the beach. Enjoy four days along South Africa's Wild Coast, followed by four days of exhilarating game viewing on horseback deep in the Waterberg mountains to complete your African experience.
Jan 29-Feb 6, Feb 19-27, Feb 26- March 6, March 20-28, Sept 3-11, Sept 26-Oct 4, Oct 2-10, Oct 8-16, Nov 18-26, Dec 1- 9, Dec 6-14
March 1 - Dec 31, 2011
4 nights Dinaka & 4 nights Wild Coast $2,787.27
Chile 11 day Estancia to Estancia Trek
Feb 24 - Mar 6, 2011
This vacation suits experienced riders who wish to combine local culture and comfortable accommodations with outdoor riding adventures. It is designed for those who prefer not to camp.
$4,500 per person, (group size 2-3 people)
$3,950 per person, (group sizes 4 or more)
Chile 9 day Horse Drive
Mar 29, 2011 - April 6, 2011, $3,185
Drive 40+ horses across Torres del Paine and take in fantastic views from the fireside at estancia Tercera Barranca as you marvel at some of the best sunrises in the area
Argentina- Ride Across the Andes
February 20 to March 1, 2011
10 days/ 9 nights
$4,515
Argentina Estancia Based Vacation
8 days/ 7 nights Jan to April 2011
$2,730
Mexico Cooking Fiesta Ride
March 27 - April 2
May 22 - May 28
Oct 23 - Oct 29
$2,328.75
Tanzania 5 day Mobile Tented Safari Camp & Lodge Vacation $5200
Aug 4 – Aug 8,
Aug 21 – Aug 25
, Sept 18 – Sept 22
, Oct 1 – Oct 5
Big Island Horse Riding Vacation 5 days
Starting at $971 per person double occupancy spring/ summer and $1071 winter 2011. Great for riders and non-riders, this self drive tour is available year round (subject to availability). Includes three different horseback riding adventures on the Big Island, four nights hotel and breakfast daily at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, a car rental for entire stay, and all taxes except on the rental car.
We've had several travelers combine the Big Island with Maui, for a truly dream vacation!
Maui Equestrian Vacation Self Drive
$1043 per person double occupancy. This special self-drive package is available for 2 or more riders in your own self-formed group. This self drive tour is available year round (subject to availability). Includes three different horseback riding adventures on the Maui, 4 nights hotel and breakfast daily at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel, a car rental for entire stay, and all taxes except on the rental car.
Castle Leslie, Ireland
Stay at one of Ireland’s great castles still inhabited by its eccentric founding family and enjoy an equestrian’s dream cross country course, indoor jumping arena, gentle countryside hacks, lessons for beginners and advanced riders, fine cuisine, cooking classes, the spa and fishing.
5 Days/ 5 Nights Starter Pack- through April 30, 2011. $1,268.73. This 5 day package includes 3 hours riding per day and 5 Nights Bed & Full Breakfast. Each day, riders experience a 30-minute lesson on Prince, the Horse Simulator, join a group lesson and also enjoy a two-hour trek.